Charlie’s voice, firm as ice, carried a bone-chilling weight that sent shivers down everyone’s spine. It even sent Todd into a state of paralyzing fear.

Of course, Todd had no desire to meet an untimely end, and he certainly didn’t want his family to suffer the same fate as the families of those he had mercilessly taken from. He found himself in a moment of deep regret, pleading with Charlie for a sense of justice, a decision that would haunt him for the rest of his days.

Tears flowed down his cheeks as he sank to his knees, repeatedly bowing and kowtowing, hands clasped in desperate prayer for Charlie’s mercy. But Charlie offered no respite.

Observing Todd’s silence, Charlie coldly declared, “Since you can’t make the choice, then I will make it for you.”

He turned to Wesley, who stood nearby and ordered, “Begin with the first task I mentioned earlier, a thorough investigation. Remember to document every step, capturing it on video. Let him witness firsthand the consequences of treating others in the manner he has. This man has taken countless lives, and unless he’s prepared to make amends, we’ll see him off once we’ve dealt with his family.”

Wesley nodded immediately. “You can count on us, Mr. Wade. We’ll handle it.”

Todd, upon hearing this, realized that even if his family faced the same fate, he had no way to escape death himself. Despair washed over him entirely.

While terrified and dreading his impending demise, he grit his teeth and muttered, “I… I choose the second option.”

In his mind, it was better for one life to be sacrificed than the collective annihilation of his entire family. Todd understood the distinction between one and many.

Charlie had never intended to end Todd’s life, for he wasn’t Zayne or Xion, blindly loyal to the Banks family. Todd’s choice of the second option changed Charlie’s perspective. He decided to aid him and, in the process, offer a stark lesson on the price of betrayal and defiance.

Pointing at the ceiling fan above, Jagoan said to Todd, “I’ll have someone prepare a rope for you. You can take care of the rest.”

Jordan, who promptly descended the stairs to the kitchen in search of a sturdy nylon

that Jagoan would have Todd take his own life right there and then,

Todd was resolved to meet his fate, why not have these ruthless New York gang members witness it with their own eyes?

fan. Placing a chair beneath it, he presented the scene to Todd,

stand. Jagoan ordered several gang members nearby,

the chosen men lifted Todd onto the chair, positioning the

the initiative to slip the noose around Todd’s neck. He instinctively recoiled,

him and asked, “Will you kick the chair yourself, or someone lend a

inevitable end, wept and

sarcasm undisguised, and remarked with disdain, “A man like you

Todd, Jagoan asked calmly, “You must be the

as the gang’s second-in-command. Mr. Jagoan, please understand that Todd and I are not the same. He has no sense of morality or restraint. I’ve subtly tried to counsel him numerous times, but he’s grown increasingly ruthless. I’ve worked under his leadership,

betray him at this crucial moment, and he angrily scolded, “Angele, you ungrateful

entire gang has had enough of your actions,

“From now on, you’re in charge of the outlaws. It’s your

then respectfully replied, “As you

the chair, Angele addressed him calmly, “Todd, may you find

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